Senior Landscape Designer
cooperAustin (TX)
About the role
Cooper & Company is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect with exceptional design, drawing, and graphic communication skills.
We are an Austin-based landscape architecture company specializing in high-end residential design, construction, and maintenance. This is a design-focused studio position for someone capable of developing sophisticated concepts and communicating them through beautiful, highly resolved drawings and presentations.
Exceptional drawing ability is essential. Candidates must submit a portfolio demonstrating strong conceptual design, hand sketching, illustrative plans, renderings, planting design, and technical documentation.
Responsibilities:
Lead projects through conceptual design, schematic design, and design development
Produce compelling site plans, master plans, hand sketches, perspectives, and presentation drawings
Develop thoughtful planting, hardscape, grading, drainage, lighting, and material designs
Create polished client presentations and clearly communicate design intent
Translate initial concepts into accurate, buildable drawing sets
Develop construction details and coordinate technical documentation
Participate in client and consultant meetings
Coordinate with the company’s construction and maintenance divisions to ensure designs are practical and perform successfully over time
Help establish and improve internal drawing standards, details, and design processes
Mentor junior designers and provide clear creative direction
What We’re Looking For:
A professional degree in landscape architecture
Professional licensure or the ability to obtain licensure in Texas
Approximately 7+ years of relevant professional experience
Exceptional hand-drawing, drafting, rendering, and graphic presentation skills
A sophisticated design eye with strong attention to scale, proportion, materials, and detail
Advanced proficiency in relevant design and presentation software
Strong knowledge of planting design and landscape construction
Experience producing complete, coordinated drawing sets
Strong communication, organization, and follow-through
Experience with high-end residential work is strongly preferred
Benefits:
Competitive compensation based on experience
Paid time off
Monthly vehicle allowance
Retirement benefits planned for implementation
This is a full-time, in-person position based in Austin.
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